Old Orchard Country Club

I had the pleasure of playing at the Old Orchard Country Club, marking my first time teeing off on an American golf course. While it proved to be the most challenging course I've ever encountered, the overall experience was thoroughly enjoyable.

The standout feature of Old Orchard was undoubtedly its difficulty level. The course presented a formidable challenge, demanding precision and strategy in every swing. The 13th hole, in particular, stood out as the pinnacle of difficulty. Its layout required a perfect balance of power and finesse, making it a true test of skill. Navigating this hole was an exhilarating challenge that added an extra layer of excitement to the round.

Despite the course's demanding nature, I found immense joy in every aspect of the game. Old Orchard's unique design and the meticulous craftsmanship of each hole showcased the essence of American golf. The course's charm lay not just in its difficulty, but in the sheer pleasure derived from overcoming each obstacle.

One of the highlights of the round was the unforgettable 7th hole. The green, set like a picturesque island, added a delightful twist to the game. The challenge was not only in reaching the green but also in executing precise wedge shots to ensure a successful play. This hole exemplified the kind of strategic thinking and skillful execution that make golf such a rewarding sport.

Old Orchard Country Club, with its challenging layout and memorable features, provided an unforgettable introduction to American golf courses. The experience, though demanding, was a testament to the craftsmanship and thoughtfulness invested in the course's design. I left Old Orchard with a sense of accomplishment, having conquered a challenging course and created lasting memories on the greens. I look forward to returning to this exceptional golfing haven and tackling its unique challenges again.

The course layout is one of the best but unfortunately the current owner doesn’t invest enough In maintenance.

I was told the course was sold to developers and the owners are no longer maintaining.

Great place if you are a beginner because the fairways and Greens are not maintained and you will learn quickly how to play out of the rough 😀

This place is unfortunately not worth the price of admission. The greens are bumpy, the fairways are not upkept. I was lucky enough to get a hot deal and not pay double. There are much better courses around that are worth the price for a little bit more.

This place has gone downhill. The last time I played here was 3 years ago and nothing changed.

Nice course layout and friendly staff. But the course condition is absolutely terrible. Don't play here! Literally a waste of money.

I am still in shock over the conditions of the course. Fairways, if you can call them that, were 1-3 inches high. Most of it was a combo of what appeared to be fescue and weeds. Some of the bunkers had mini boulders in them. The tee boxes were almost indistinguishable from the non-cut fairways.
I was scoring quite well but I quit after nine holes as the course provided no joy whatsoever. I went info the clubhouse before leaving and asked to speak to the GM, Mgr, etc. A gentlemen asked what was wrong and I emphasized the above and mentioned that at 67 years of age and playing for 55 years that this was the poorest conditioned course I have ever seen. He said he has never had any complaints and when I looked at reviews on Golf Now, Google, etc that is virtually all I saw. When I looked at him in disbelief, he said, "it's just a public course, we are not going to spend millions to fix it up." I said, you could at least mow the fairways. He said, "it's October." If you are a golfer of any stripe I urge you not to play here. DO NOT WASTE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY! STAY AWAY!

The grass in the fairway was so tall that perfect straight shots were lost every time. I lost maybe 15 balls bc of the tall grass. Was no difference between fairway and rough. Was like I was hitting out of the rough every shot. So bad

We played because it’s going to be developed. Our last memory!!!

Ok. the tee boxes aren't maintained and the greens and bunkers are crappy. However, the layout is very nice and finished in 3:30. Old Orchard won't be around much longer (as a golf course) and it may be the last year to play this former stately course.

Tee boxes were like hitting out of the rough.
Fairways were like the rough.
Sand traps were awful - filled with weed, not cared for at all.
Greens were in awful condition and extremely slow.
I was a member here years ago and it made me sad to see how they let this course erode to its current condition.
I will not be back.

This “course” and I use that term lightly is very sad to see. I thankfully got a Hot deal and did not pay full price. The tee boxes are crab grass and more grass no less than 3 inches tall. Fairways are non existent because they’re the same cut as the rough. The greens were probably cut last month. Super sad to see what was probably a great course in its heyday. Felt like a thriller movie pulling into the driveway. From the dilapidated lamp posts to the deserted parking lot to the singular rotting umbrella at the tables near the island green on hole 7. Not a soul in sight when I got there. Not nearly worth the $60 fees. Needs A LOT of work before it becomes a real golf course. Absolute shame to see

This course is not worth the money at all, my lawn is maintained better than this course, I lost so many balls in the fairway because it is was as thick as the rough, and the greens were so thick the ball wpuld even stop short hitting down hill, terrible place to play

Good luck finding your ball! There was no fairway only rough, the greens were like putting on a carpet, the bunkers were awful.

I love the layout. Grass was cut early in the season . But now!! The tee box is the 1st cut leanght. They refuse to the the grass. I don’t understand why. And they want to charge premium prices. Crazy. Someone needs to buy and put 4 million into it. I play bc of hot deal and closeness. And the layout. It’s ashamed.

Played this course a decade ago and it was in decent to good shape. Ownership has clearly sold or is looking to sell the land because nothing is maintained.

Don’t come here with the mindset of playing a nice well-kept course. Come here with the mindset that for $20 to walk, you will be able to play casually and get some practice in on challenging conditions (not because the course layout is all that difficult but because even the fairway is the height of the rough).

I wouldn’t pay more than $20 to play here. The course is an easy walk even if carrying the bag, so skip the cart and cart fee.

The tee box and fairway were cut at the same length. The starter told us the owners sold the course to a developer and have not invested in the course all year.

This was the worst and most frustrating round of golf that I ever had. The condition of the course is terrible. The place has potential but it seems that no one cares enough to improve it.